contraction Synonyms

muscular contraction compression condensation stricture subtraction systole systolic tachygraphy tapering telescopic tic tightening striction strangulation retrenchment seaquake shortening shorthand shrinking shrinkage shriveling shrivelling spasm stenography stenosis resorption truncation miniaturization devaluation vasoconstriction cramps cutback deflation elision short form tensing cutting down miniaturisation tightness twitching vasomotor abridgement initialism acronym bank discount labor pain labor pains chokepoint muscle contraction spasms